Mary Magdalene Presents Ointment to Jesus (folio 102 verso), from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier
The image depicts a colorful illustration of a scene with multiple people. A man in blue sits cross-legged on a green floor, surrounded by 10 other men. They sit on the floor around a low table covered with a white cloth and various dishes. The men wear colorful clothing, including vests and pants in shades of blue, yellow, pink, red, purple, and black. Some have their hands together in prayer. In the background, an outdoor structure with a red frame and white arches features red and green curtains. A grassy area and several clay pots are also visible. The illustration is framed by a beige border with a darker inner line.
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